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MSA rises ENR on Top 500 Design Firms list

MSA Professional Services, Inc., with Iowa offices in Bettendorf and Cedar Rapids, has climbed to No. 267 on the Engineering News-Record’s (ENR) Top 500 Engineering Design Firms list for 2026. The Baraboo, Wisconsin-based MSA said in a recent news release…

Cavort restaurant announces it is closing

A popular downtown Davenport restaurant is closing its doors. Cavort Libations & Bites, located at…

NFIB poll finds support for small business tax deduction

The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) released a poll this week showing  Americans overwhelmingly…

Register now for Empowering Abilities golf outing June 2 

The Empowering Abilities 2025 HANDS Auxiliary Golf Outing will be held Monday, June 2, at…

Scavenger Hunt Empowering Abilities staff changes

Get tickets for River Action’s 26rd annual Eddy Awards

River Action’s 23rd annual fundraiser dinner, Fish & Fire, will be held May 1 at…

QC manufacturer ALM Positioners acquired by new owners

Altus Capital Partners, along with Centerfield Capital and ALM Positioners’ senior leadership team, have announced…

UnityPoint honors Cardiac Rehab Patients of the Year

Health care professionals in the Quad Cities recognized three area residents who have overcome heart…

Newcomb Warehouse becomes U-Haul dealer

MUSCATINE, Iowa – Newcomb Warehouse recently became a U-Haul dealer. Newcomb Warehouse, 3606 Grandview Ave.,…

First Central hosting paper shredding events

CLINTON, Iowa – First Central State Bank will host several shred events during the months…

Learn about AI risks in the workplace from Rouse

Rouse Consulting Group is hosting “AI vs. Hype: Cutting Through the Noise” from 4-8 p.m.,…

Aerial firefighting pump named “The Coolest Thing Made in Illinois”

The Aerial Firefighting Helicopter Refill Pump made by MTH Pumps in Plano, Illinois, has been…

Autism Society of the Quad Cities to host walk Saturday 

The Autism Society of the Quad Cities (ASQC) is hosting a walk to celebrate Autism…

JA leader Dougal Nelson to retire

Junior Achievement of the Heartland President and CEO Dougal Nelson will retire from that role…

LeClaire Spring Shop Hop bounces in Saturday

LECLAIRE – Many downtown businesses will be offering special deals during the LeClaire Spring Shop…

Happy Joe’s, Sacco climb top industry Movers & Shakers list

Happy Joe’s Pizza & Ice Cream is continuing its national and international expansion and ongoing…

Head to the Hauberg for night of plants, paths and pizza April 11

Native plant lovers and anyone who wants to learn more about them can spend an…